19 Senior Discounts You Probably Didn't Know About

Senior discounts are probably one of the best parts about growing old. Despite being retired and being able to do whatever you want, you also get, like, 10% off everything just because you're a senior citizen. Sometimes even more than 10% off! And it affects everything from restaurants, to hotels, to shopping for a new outfit. Did we mention you can also get a senior discount at places like national parks, too? Everyone is hopping on the senior discount bandwagon, and you need to take advantage of this as soon as possible! Here are 19 senior discounts you probably didn't know about. 1. Kohl's Wikimedia Commons Who doesn't love Kohl's? Well, you're about to love it even more. Customers aged 60 and up will receive an additional 15% off their purchase on Wednesdays. 2. Dunkin' Donuts BetterBizIdeas / Flickr If you swear by your cup of Joe from Dunkin' every morning, you'll love this little deal going on. Show proof of your senior citizenship by way of your AARP card and you'll receive a free donut with your purchase of a large coffee. 3. Applebee's Wikimedia Commons Senior citizens aged 55 and up can receive 15% off their bill at select Applebee's locations. Be sure to ask your server for more details to see if you're dining at a qualifying location! 4. American Airlines Wikimedia Commons Planning on air travel anytime soon? When you fly by American Airlines if you are 65 or older, you receive special discounts. Select the "seniors" category when booking your flight to ensure you're granted senior privileges. 5. Expedia sporst / Flickr Book your next hotel through Expedia if you're an AARP member. You'll receive some awesome deals on not only flights and hotels, but also no booking fees on your next trip! 6. AMC Theatres Wikimedia Commons Thinking about hitting up the movie theater soon? Some AMC Theatre locations offer a 30% discount to senior citizens that are 55 and up on their movie tickets on Tuesdays! Read up on more senior discounts on the NEXT page... 7. Amtrak Wikimedia Commons Travelers who use Amtrak at age 62 and up will receive a 15% off discount on the lowest available rail fare. 8. Walgreens Wikimedia Commons Walgreens offers 20% off discounts to senior citizens on the first Tuesday of each month who are also Walgreens Balance Rewards cardholders who are 55 and up. 9. Dress Barn Wikimedia Commons Looking for a new dress, ladies? Be sure to stop at Dress Barn if you're 55 or older to score 15% off your whole purchase. 10. Boston Market Wikimedia Commons Seniors who are 65 and up receive 10% off their whole meal at Boston Market. More senior discounts on the NEXT page... 11. Carnival Cruises Melissa Hillier / Flickr Book your next cruise with Carnival Cruises is you're 55 and up! Senior citizens receive special discounts, such as low-priced cruise options and deals on travel plans. 12. National Parks National Park Service Seniors who are 62 or older can acquire a lifetime senior pass for all National Parks for just $10. The pass allows free entry to any and all National Parks in addition to a 50% off discount on a number of service fees. 13. Salvation Army Thrift Stores DIY thing / Flickr Looking to support the Salvation Army and get a good deal? Seniors who are 55 and up can receive up to 50% off their purchase. 14. Rogers Marketplace New Britain City Journal If you've got a Rogers Marketplace near you, they offer a nice, little deal of 5% off your grocery purchase if you're 60 years old or older every Thursday! 15. Holiday Inn Wikimedia Commons As one of the most popular and well-known hotels in the country, they obviously have some sweet senior discounts. Hotel guests that are 62 or older can receive anywhere from 20-40% off their stay. Speaking of the Holiday Inn, if you're looking for a cool trip that won't cost you a lot of money check out our 'Travel By Train' article. But wait, there's more! Head on over to the NEXT page for more awesome senior discounts and special offers... 16. Supercuts Wikimedia Commons Need a touching up on your hair? Supercuts offers an $8 off haircuts deal for seniors who are 60 and up. 17. National Rent-A-Car UPGRD Need to rent a car for any reason? Be sure to check out National Rent-A-Car for up to 30% off your rental if you're an AARP member. 18. Hallmark bargainmoose / Flickr Hallmark offers a 10% discount on one day of the week, which varies by location. 19. McDonald's Wikimedia Commons If you're age 55 and up, you qualify for a discount on your McDonald's coffee every single day! Head on over to the NEXT page for the rest of the awesome senior discounts and special offers... 20. HARP Personal Finance Mortgage The Home Affordable Refinance Plan (HARP) can help homeowners who were born before 1985 and want to save on their mortgage rate by reducing their monthly payments. It's a great way to save! 21. Home Alarm Systems UPS Battery Center Installing a home alarm system can actually help senior homeowners save money by giving a 10-20% off discount on their homeowners' insurance for a high-quality alarm system. 22. Auto Insurance Consumer Reports If you're a senior citizen currently paying more than $50 a month for car insurance and you've had no accidents or tickets, you may be qualified to receive a quote for a lower auto insurance rate. Just contact any major car insurance company and let them know you're a senior citizen and looking for the best (and lowest) offers. 23. Medical Insurance KERA News via Shutterstock Seniors might be able to get some extra benefits from their insurance company, including a senior discount card that you can show when paying for prescriptions. Be sure to check in with your insurance company for vision, dental, hearing or prescription drug coverage benefits. 24. Life Insurance Onyx Wealth Solutions Similar to what senior citizens can do with their car insurance rates, with life insurance you can search for the best life insurance quotes possible to get the cheapest rates. This way you can acquire the best life insurance policy to fit your needs and budget. Be sure to SHARE this article to spread the news about these awesome senior discounts!